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Gautam Adani agrees to receive legal notice in US SEC civil fraud case, to respond in 90 days

New York/New Delhi, 31/1: Billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, have agreed to receive a legal notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission in a civil fraud lawsuit alleging they misled investors about a bribery scheme, according to a court filing. The stipulation is subject to court approval. In a filing in…

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Odisha Launches Women-Driven AMA Bus Initiative, 20 Drivers Begin EV Training in Pune

Twenty women drivers holding valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) licences departed for Pune today to undergo a 14-day advanced training programme at the OEM EKKA Mobility plant. Sponsored and supported technically by GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), the training will run from February 2 to February 15, focusing on electric bus handling, advanced driving…

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Gold, silver prices fall for second straight day ahead of Union Budget

Gold and silver prices continued their downward trend for the second straight day, bringing marginal relief to buyers ahead of the Union Budget. Both precious metals witnessed sharp corrections, with silver recording its steepest fall in the current decade. Market data shows that the decline has been significant across categories, impacting retail prices of both gold and silver. The…

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Over 200 Killed in Coltan Mine Collapse in DR Congo

More than 200 people died after the Rubaya coltan mine collapsed in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking one of the deadliest mining disasters in recent years.The collapse occurred on Wednesday, but the full scale of casualties became clear by Friday. Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of North Kivu,…

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Under-pressure Samson eyes reset at home as India chase 4–1 win over New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, 31/1: Sanju Samson would expect passionate home support to lift his game even as India fret over Axar Patel’s fitness when they wind up their T20 World Cup preparations in the fifth and final T20 International against New Zealand here on Saturday. India were in experimental mode in the fourth T20I at Visakhapatnam, sticking…

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Odisha: Maa Biraja Temple to remain closed for devotees on Feb 3 for President Murmu’s visit

Jajpur: The Biraja Temple in Odisha’s Jajpur district will remain closed for devotees on February 3 in view of President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to the shrine.General darshan suspended from early morning during President’s ‘Pind Daan’ programmeAccording to a notification issued by the Biraja Temple Trust Board Office, general darshan at Maa Biraja Temple will be suspended from 5.30 am…

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